M. Merola

ORCID: 0000-0002-7082-8108
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Research Areas
  • Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies
  • High-Energy Particle Collisions Research
  • Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions
  • Fusion materials and technologies
  • Particle Detector Development and Performance
  • Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
  • Magnetic confinement fusion research
  • Superconducting Materials and Applications
  • Nuclear Materials and Properties
  • Computational Physics and Python Applications
  • Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
  • Neutrino Physics Research
  • Nuclear reactor physics and engineering
  • Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
  • Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
  • Particle Accelerators and Free-Electron Lasers
  • Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
  • Graphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies
  • Nuclear Physics and Applications
  • Advanced materials and composites
  • Particle accelerators and beam dynamics
  • Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
  • Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
  • Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
  • Muon and positron interactions and applications

Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Napoli
2015-2024

University of Naples Federico II
2015-2024

ITER
2014-2024

Korea Institute of Science & Technology Information
2023

University of Cincinnati
2023

Campbell Collaboration
2022

National Taiwan University
2020

National Central University
2020

National United University
2020

Panjab University
2020

Since the ITER divertor design includes tungsten monoblocks in vertical target where heat loads are maximal, to protect leading edges as well technology R&D for high performance armor-heat sink joint were necessary be implemented. In R&D, availability of was demonstrated by flux test monoblock components. Not systematically but frequently macro-cracks appeared at middle after 20 MW/m2 loading. The initiation such considered due cyclic exposure temperature, ∼2000 °C, creep, recrystallization...

10.1016/j.nme.2016.07.003 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Nuclear Materials and Energy 2016-07-20

We present a measurement of ${R}_{{K}^{*}}$, the branching fraction ratio $\mathcal{B}(B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{*}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{+}{\ensuremath{\mu}}^{\ensuremath{-}})/\mathcal{B}(B\ensuremath{\rightarrow}{K}^{*}{e}^{+}{e}^{\ensuremath{-}})$, for both charged and neutral $B$ mesons. The case ${R}_{{K}^{*+}}$ is first ever performed. In addition, we report absolute fractions individual modes in bins squared dilepton invariant mass ${q}^{2}$. analysis based on data sample $711\text{...

10.1103/physrevlett.126.161801 article EN cc-by Physical Review Letters 2021-04-22

As part of the ITER Design Review and in response to issues identified by Science Technology Advisory Committee, physics requirements were reviewed as appropriate updated. The focus this paper will be on recent work affecting design with special emphasis topics near-term procurement arrangements. This describe results on: sensitivity studies, poloidal field coil requirements, vertical stability, effect toroidal ripple thermal confinement, material choice heat load for plasma-facing...

10.1088/0029-5515/49/6/065012 article EN Nuclear Fusion 2009-05-07

The ITER divertor design is the culmination of years physics and engineering effort, building confidence that this critical component will satisfy requirements meet challenge burning plasma operation. With 54 cassette assemblies, each weighing ∼9 tonnes, nearly 3900 actively cooled high heat flux elements rated to steady-state surface power densities 10 MW m−2 a total ∼60 000 carbon fibre composite monoblocks ∼260 tungsten monoblocks/flat tiles, be largest most advanced its kind ever...

10.1088/0031-8949/2009/t138/014001 article EN Physica Scripta 2009-12-01

This paper summarizes the latest progress in ITER blanket system design as it proceeds through its final phase with Final Design Review planned for Spring 2013. The is constrained by demanding and sometime conflicting interface requirements from plasma systems such vacuum vessel, in-vessel coils manifolds. represents a major challenge, which highlighted this examples of solutions to accommodate some key integration requirements.

10.1088/0029-5515/54/3/033004 article EN Nuclear Fusion 2014-02-20

The first EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) plasma ignited in 2006 with non-actively cooled steel plates as the plasma-facing materials and components (PFMCs) which were then upgraded into full graphite tiles bolted onto water-cooled copper heat sinks 2008. wall was changed further molybdenum alloy 2012, while keeping for both upper lower divertors. With rapid increase heating current driving power EAST, W/Cu divertor project launched around end of aiming at achieving...

10.1088/1741-4326/aa6502 article EN cc-by Nuclear Fusion 2017-04-13

Using the entire Belle data sample of 980 ${\rm fb}^{-1}$ $e^+e^-$ collisions, we present results a study excited $\Omega_c$ charmed baryons in decay mode $\Xi_c^+K^-$. We show confirmation four five narrow states reported by LHCb Collaboration: $\Omega_c(3000)$ , $\Omega_c(3050)$, $\Omega_c(3066)$, and $\Omega_c(3090)$.

10.1103/physrevd.97.051102 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2018-03-09

The paper describes the results of a physics analysis modified divertor cassette for ITER. issues addressed are impact on operational window, effect gas leaks through broader gaps between cassettes and radiation power loading different components cassettes. shows that new design ensuring more flexibility ITER operation remains acceptable within framework usual trade-off target helium removal efficiency. load side walls structures in inter-cassette is identified as constraint not previously...

10.1088/0029-5515/49/7/075008 article EN Nuclear Fusion 2009-05-28

The full tungsten divertor qualification program was defined for the R&D activity in domestic agencies. consists of two steps: (i) technology development and validation (ii) a full-scale demonstration. Small-scale mock-ups were manufactured Japanese European industries delivered to ITER test facility Russia high heat flux testing. In parallel program, both agencies demonstrated that W monoblock technologies withstanding up 20 MW m−2 available.

10.1088/0031-8949/2014/t159/014006 article EN Physica Scripta 2014-04-01

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10.1103/physrevd.111.052003 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2025-03-12
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